Moving to Italy from Haiti

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Haiti to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Haiti to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Haiti to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
63 ↑ 29% vs 2022

people moved from Haiti to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Haiti to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
IT
5.1t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HT
0.3
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
IT
29.6%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
IT
$52,700

Italy performs significantly better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
IT
3.2

Italy performs significantly better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Haiti?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT IT
Population 11,334,637 61,095,551
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Euro (€)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112